Category
Lifestyle
Assisted Choices
Trend cluster
Category
Efficient
Consumption
Designers consider alternative forms of energy for the sake of cost.
4.9
Trend score
Trend
What is the Efficient Consumption trend?
Efficient Consumption: As consumers become more conscious of their consumption, they increasingly consider certification when it comes to purchasing a home. Passively powered or energy-neutral residences are not only more socially responsible; they are also more cost-effective, and it is the reduced expenditure that is driving consumer interest in both clean energy services and eco design. The widespread adoption of new techniques in energy efficiency speak to the rising cost of living and maintenance.
Trend themes
Themes within the Efficient Consumption trend
Three behaviours holding the trend together01
Passive Energy
The rising cost of living and maintenance is pushing consumers towards interest in new techniques in energy efficiency.
02
Waste Management Energy
A sustainable solution for dealing with waste is becoming necessary, leading designers to consider waste as a source of energy.
03
Self-Sufficient Architecture
The need for energy efficient homes is becoming a necessary aspect pushing designers to create self-sufficient architecture.
Industry implications
What the Efficient Consumption trend means for industry
Where the trend changes the playbookFor
Renewable Energy Industry
The renewable energy industry is growing and is a place for innovation as consumers demand more efficient and cost-effective energy solutions.
For
Architectural Industry
The architectural industry can innovate by developing designs that are self-sufficient, energy efficient, carbon neutral and fit within sustainable development.
For
Waste Management Industry
The waste management industry can innovate by exploring new ways to turn waste into energy, converting sustainable materials and building sustainable business models.
Workshop question
What barrier to entry does your consumer face and how can you ease that pressure?
Trend signals
Trend signals for Efficient Consumption
Trend score 4.9 out of 10, from popularity 65%, activity 73%, freshness 8%.
Popularity65%
Activity73%
Freshness8%
Audience
50%Men
50%Women
- Gen Alpha (not a primary audience)
- Gen Z
- Millennial
- Gen X
- Boomer
Market
North America
Europe
Asia-Pacific
Evidence
Examples of the Efficient Consumption trend
4 featured examples from Nov 6, 2015 to Jan 25, 2016CategoryEco
Self-Sufficient Floating Homes
This Energy Efficient Home Design Takes to Water for Living
The move towards self-sufficient living spaces presents opportunities for homebuilding and construction companies to create sustainable, energy efficient and transportable housing…
CategoryEco
Energy-Passive Houses
The Energy House is the World's First 'Passive House Premium' Building
The Energy House presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the architecture industry by setting a new standard for eco-friendly and energy-efficient buildings.
CategoryEco
Waste-Powered Homes
This Family Home is Powered by Fecal Matter and Food Waste
The renewable energy industry can capitalize on waste-to-energy technologies to diversify their energy production sources.
CategoryEco
Sustainable Triangular Buildings
This Educational Facility Puts Sustainable Design into Practice
The construction industry is experiencing a shift towards sustainable design and construction methods.
